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Overview |
FSW | St. Leo University | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Saint Leo, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,326 | 10,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #704 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | saintleo.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | St. Leo University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $24,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,792 | $20,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,728 | $21,053 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
FSW | St. Leo University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,928 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,549 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
FSW | St. Leo University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | St. Leo University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $255 |
Diversity |
FSW | St. Leo University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 38% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
FSW | St. Leo University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 23% | ||
Campus |
FSW | St. Leo University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida SouthWestern State College is larger than than St. Leo University based on total student enrollment (14,326 students vs. 10,242 students)
FSW vs. St. Leo University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or St. Leo University?
- Saint Leo University is 925.9% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($24,990.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.3% higher at St. Leo University than Florida SouthWestern State College ($24,990.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than St. Leo University ($7,792 vs. $20,390)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida SouthWestern State College are 53.3% lower than costs at Saint Leo University ($10,044 vs. $15,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Leo University than Florida SouthWestern State College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Leo University students is 267.5% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($21,053 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or St. Leo University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Leo University or FSW .
- Accepted freshman St. Leo University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at FSW (3.06)
FSW vs. St. Leo University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW or St. Leo University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between St. Leo University and FSW.
- Graduates from Saint Leo University earn on average $11,900 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $15,750 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Leo University graduates. ($9,000 vs. $24,750)
- FSW graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than St. Leo University graduates. ($93 vs. $255)
- More FSW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Leo University students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/